Marriage

We love weddings at St James.

St. James is a beautiful quaint elegant white church that is so picturesque for weddings. We are delighted that you are considering making St. James a part of your wedding celebration! We want to do everything possible to make sure that your wedding is a wonderful and memorable occasion for you and your loved ones.

The Bible teaches us to hold marriage in very high esteem. We believe that Marriage is a gift of God that should be reverence, and undertake with the utmost deliberation. At St. James’s we employ the sacrament of marriage by taking each aspect of planning and preparation sincerely.

While Christians have no monopoly on marriage, it is Christ's living presence in a couple's life together, and mutual submission to God, which sets Christian marriages apart. Therefore, we will do anything possible to support the union of marriage and to help couples grow in their relationship with God. For couples already married and are seeking a Christian blessing for your marriage, we would be pleased to support you in this journey.
Your wedding is one day - your marriage is a lifetime so at St James we request that couples participate in a marriage preparation course.  Please contact the Clergy for more information.

If either of you has been divorced, attention will be given to your special pastoral needs. A form is available from the Clergy requesting permission for remarriage in the Anglican Church from the Rector of the parish. This procedure takes a minimum of three months.
Church Decorations should be discussed with a member of the Chancel Guild. She will be glad to discuss your request with you (contact information will be provided once your wedding date has been confirmed). No Confetti, Please - in consideration of the church property, you are asked to ensure that no confetti, rice, flower petals or birdseed is thrown either in or about the church facilities.  
Photographs and Video requirements should be discussed with the Clergy the the planning sessions.  

Arrangements for the music are in the hands of the Choir Director or the Clergy.  All music must be suitable for a service of worship in the church. Please note, the organist should be consulted at least four weeks before your wedding and prior to your making arrangements for soloists or other instrumentalists.

As you plan your wedding, we are here to help in any way we can.

You can download a copy of the 'Marriage Guidelines Booklet' here, or contact the office at (905) 478-1959.